Tasmanian electricity generation 2009-2010
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The mix of energy sources used for electricity generation in Tasmania in 2009-2010 were[1]:
- Hydro 71%
- Gas 10% (Tamar Valley gas power station)
- Wind and mini hydro 9%
- Basslink net imports 10%
Hydroelectricity and wind-generated power met the bulk of the State’s energy needs at 71 per cent.
Tasmania imported a total of 1,783 GWh electricity from interstate generators via the Basslink cable, representing 10 per cent of the State’s total demand.
Privately-owned generation units connected directly to Aurora Energy’s distribution network include:
- municipal gas plants at Hobart and Glenorchy refuse disposal centres
- mini hydro generators associated with two northern irrigation schemes
- a single wind turbine in the North-west.
The average electricity consumption per household in Tasmania over 2009-2010 was 25.75 kWh per day.
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- ↑ Aurora Energy Annual Report 2009/2010
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